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Small School, Big Impact

February 23, 2026

A new learning hub is opening its doors for kids in Ogle and Lee counties who need a different classroom vibe. The place is called the Chana Education Center, and it’s built to help students who face anxiety, trauma, or learning differences thrive. Instead of a huge lecture hall, Chana offers a t

science

Young Scientist Brings Space Healing Home

February 23, 2026

Leanne Fan, an 18‑year‑old senior from Westview High School in San Diego, has turned her bedroom into a mini laboratory. She built a low‑cost device that spins samples to mimic the weightlessness astronauts feel in orbit, allowing her to study how living cells respond when gravity is absent. Inst

sports

Pelham’s Close‑Call Victory Over McGill‑Toolen

February 23, 2026

In a game that felt like a rollercoaster, Pelham managed to edge McGill‑Toolen 5-4 in the seventh inning. The win came when Andrew Petrock, a senior from West Alabama, delivered a single that broke the tie. Pelham’s run came after a series of chaotic events: three batters walked, two were hit by pit

sports

Top Athletes of the Week in Section V

February 23, 2026

The spotlight shines on high‑school sports stars from Section V, and this week’s fan vote decides who gets the title of Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for February 16‑22. The voting window closes at 8 p. m. Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Thursday morning. Sp

science

Finding Big Blocks in Small‑Norm Boolean Matrices

February 23, 2026

The study shows that if a matrix filled with 0s and 1s has either a small γ₂‑norm or a small normalized trace norm, it must hide a large square of all 1s or all 0s. This confirms a claim made by Hambardzumyan, Hatami, and Hatami. The researchers also explore other patterns that arise when Boolean ma

politics

Spain Opens Old Files About 1981 Coup

February 23, 2026

Spain is set to release documents about a failed coup in 1981 that almost toppled its young democracy. The move follows many people asking for more information. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the files will be declassified. He called it a way to pay back a historical debt and let citizens see th

politics

A New Film Pitch From a Political Insider

February 23, 2026

The idea of raising money online for an indie movie has moved from YouTube channels to big names in politics and tech. A former partner of a presidential hopeful is now listed as an executive producer for a comedy that pokes fun at the COVID‑19 crisis. The film, called “The Rash, ” follows a public‑

opinion

Cinema Numbers Drop: What the Numbers Tell Us

February 23, 2026

AMC, one of the biggest theater chains in the world, sold almost 10 % fewer tickets in its last quarter. The company’s parent reported total revenue of $1. 28 billion, a small dip from the previous year’s $1. 30 billion. Attendance fell to 56. 3 million people across all locations. In the United St

education

School Money Crisis: Why Teachers and Students Are In Trouble

February 18, 2026

The state budget for 2027 has sparked anger among Connecticut school leaders. Superintendent Steven Rioux of Putnam Public Schools is asking the town to raise property taxes by 7. 23 %—a jump from last year’s 1. 66 %. He says the district needs $1. 6 million more to cover rising costs for health ins

sports

New Courts, New Feel: How the Expo Changed Playoff Basketball

February 18, 2026

South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev